These wireless headphones are an audiophile's dream – and my new all-time favorite

These wireless headphones are an audiophile's dream – and my new all-time favorite

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dali IO-8 headphones are available on Amazon for $1,100. They produce a clarity of sound and separation that will blow you away. The beige colorway isn’t the most attractive, and they’re not cheap. I’ve been a connoisseur of headphones since the 1980s. Back then, I was living on a student’s budget and couldn’t afford the best of the best. Still, I sought out headphones that not only I could afford but…

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11 Samsung Galaxy phone settings I always change right away – here's why

11 Samsung Galaxy phone settings I always change right away – here's why

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET Samsung’s One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin right now. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: Every Samsung Galaxy S25 model compared: Which…

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Can a 200MP Android phone replace my $3,500 Sony camera? I tried it and can't go back

Can a 200MP Android phone replace my ,500 Sony camera? I tried it and can't go back

ZDNET’s key takeaways The new Xiaomi 15 Ultra sees improvements in almost all the right places, with a 200MP periscope lens and a more durable design. The camera configuration is still one of the most competitive ones on the market. If you’re in the US, you’ll have to pay to play, with conversions nearing $1,555. The moment I unboxed the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, I knew I was in trouble. While the flagship had launched in…

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Why I recommend this budget Lenovo ThinkPad over laptops that cost twice as much

Why I recommend this budget Lenovo ThinkPad over laptops that cost twice as much

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 6 is available now starting at $839. It’s a solid budget business laptop with a wide range of configurations. The display and webcam might not be good enough for most users, and opting for higher-end hardware can nearly double the price more buying choices On the surface, Lenovo’s sixth-generation ThinkPad E14 doesn’t look much different from the previous model; it’s a quintessential ThinkPad with the familiar red…

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Spring Training for Success: What Sports Taught Me About Customer-Focused Partner Readiness

Spring Training for Success: What Sports Taught Me About Customer-Focused Partner Readiness

I still remember that American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC) championship game where, with the scoreboard reading 1-1 in the final inning, a ground ball shot toward me and everything slowed down. The crucial double-play required absolute precision – one fraction of an inch off, and our season would end. We executed flawlessly, setting up the game-winning home run moments later. Years later at Lawrence Stadium in Wichita, Kansas, I found myself in an even bigger…

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Android quietly installed a feature that scans your photos for 'sensitive content' – how to remove it

Android quietly installed a feature that scans your photos for 'sensitive content' – how to remove it

Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images On Nov. 7, 2024, Google released a System update for Android 9 and later, which included a new service, Android System SafetyCore. Most of these patches were the usual security fixes, but SafetyCore was new and different. Google said in a developer note that the release was an “Android system component that provides privacy-preserving on-device user protection infrastructure for apps.” The update said nothing else. This information left ordinary users in the dark…

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Anthropic launches Claude for Education, an AI to help students think critically

Anthropic launches Claude for Education, an AI to help students think critically

Anthropic / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Instead of shying away from the use of AI in the classroom, many schools are learning just how useful it can be. That is why Anthropic just debuted a new AI chatbot designed to change how students learn. Also: ChatGPT Plus is free for students now – how to grab this deal before finals In a post this week, the company announced that it is launching Claude for Education,…

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New Relic simplifies Kubernetes performance monitoring

New Relic simplifies Kubernetes performance monitoring

For customers, New Relic explains that the benefits of eAPM include: Faster troubleshooting: Debug more quickly because they can monitor metrics, transaction details, and database performance in one place. Speedy deployment without altering existing code: Enable quick setup of application performance monitoring, discover all applications and services, identify critical span issues, and minimize overhead. Reduced complexity in monitoring setup: Eliminate manual configurations or dependencies to streamline the monitoring process.   Cost efficiencies: Remove unnecessary tooling…

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Amazon's Starlink challenger set for launch – here's when you'll be able to use it

Amazon's Starlink challenger set for launch – here's when you'll be able to use it

Amazon / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET If you’re waiting for an alternative to Starlink, Amazon’s answer is finally ready. Also: I turned my Starlink Mini into a near-perfect off-grid internet solution. Here’s how In a blog post yesterday, Amazon announced that 27 satellites will launch into low orbit next week from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., as a part of Project Kuiper. The launch will happen no earlier than noon Eastern on Wednesday, April…

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Is ChatGPT Plus worth your $20? Here's how it compares to Free and Pro plans

Is ChatGPT Plus worth your ? Here's how it compares to Free and Pro plans

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET When ChatGPT first launched two years ago, the AI chatbot was met with such high demand that OpenAI introduced a premium plan called ChatGPT Plus. This plan guaranteed access to the chatbot even during blackout periods. The plan’s perks also included access to OpenAI’s most advanced models, which at the time included GPT-4, making the $20 plan almost a no-brainer for superusers. However, as OpenAI’s offerings have continued to grow over the past…

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